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How Long Did It Take To Lose The Weight Gained From Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
soforreal replied to keybold64's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved Dec. 5 it took about 1 1/2 weeks for me. It just dropped all of a sudden. -
How Long Did It Take To Lose The Weight Gained From Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Kimmie-sleeve replied to keybold64's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i was sleeved on 12/19, and gained about 6.5 lbs according to my scale the day I came home from the hospital (3 days post-op).. a couple of days after that, it dropped like a rock! I am now down 16 lbs since the surgery! I am away from home for a few days, so it will keep me off the scale, and then I have my 2 week follow up on 1/6. Good luck, and it will come off pretty quickly! Kimmie -
Pain-hard spot at incision site - normal?
cejiogu replied to vsginkc's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes that is were most of the pain is because they work mostly through that hole. Also the stitch they use to close it is sort of like a spider web. As they pull out it closes. They usually use it when a person has a chest tube and they take it out after a lung has re inflated. It hurts for the first 3 to 4 weeks but better after. Sleep side to side and take pain med before so you can get some sleep! -
Transitioning to regular diet
sallo replied to kahula18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm only 2 months out, but I was also weaned off Protein Shakes weeks ago. I was only on puree for a couple of weeks too. I'm struggling with my veggie consumption and have been eating the protein first. -
Transitioning to regular diet
aelovelady replied to kahula18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor did not believe in Protein shakes (or any liquid calories) past week 2, nor did he prescribe any puréed foods whatsoever. So, since week 7 I have eaten absolutely everything I have wanted to eat. At each meal I eat protein first, fruit and vegetables second and carbs third. This way there is less room for carbs. Ironically, I crave vegetables more than anything. I do eat sweets in moderation, typically only 1 or 2 small bites. I achieved my goal weight in 16 months. Good luck -
Some foods have strange tastes and smells
catlady2012 replied to HappilyEverAfter44's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My sense of smell was extremely heightened for about 4 weeks after surgery and most made me nauseous. I compared it to first being pregnant. All returned to normal after about a month, but my tastes changed from before surgery. Sent from my XT1096 using the BariatricPal App -
Hello to all! So blessed to have found this site as I've sifted through various forums during my pre-op week. I was banded this morning and am now at home resting and drinking/sucking my ice chips and walking around well. I cannot wait until my throat heals from that tube, although, I am grateful the gas pains are finally dissipating. Just wanted to say hello to everyone and that I'm super excited.
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I am about 2 1/2 months out and have been so grumpy the past few weeks. I have never been a grumpy bad mood type of person... I have had super bad road rage and things that never would have bothered me in the past get to me so easily! I'm wondering if anyone else has had these type of mood changes? I'm happy with my decision, so I'm not sure why I'm so easily irritated lately!!
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Acid, Acid, More Acid.. Constant Gnawing Feeling In Stomach
Rootman replied to Pinkbetty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Prilosec takes up to a week or more to fully become effective, did you give it that long? My wife was on TWO Omeprazole a day at one point and still had issues - she didn't have a sleeve just a lot of acid. -
Some advice Guys please , Problems after 3rd Fill
happy2lose replied to bignik's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I say give it more time for the swelling to go down before rushing to the doctor for an unfill. I felt the way you describe after my last two fills but the feeling usually subsides after a week or two. I am still very tight part of the day and start to open up in the early afternoon. As long as you can still drink you should be fine. Now if you still feel this way in a couple of weeks then perhaps you should consider a slight unfill. -
Are You Using A Timer To Stop Between Bites?
helen098 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
About 2 weeks ago I went to see the PA and was scheduled for a fill but I told them how I was throwing up all the time, they were happy with my weight loss and he asked if I was stopping for 15 to 3 seconds between bites and putting the fork/spoon down…well I could have smacked my forehead how could I have forgotten this very important step So feeling kind of stupid I left and bought the $5 30 second timer and have been using it ever since Even went back and bought another so I have one at home and one at work 15 – 30 seconds between bites is soooooo long but it feels so much better No choking, throwing up . no feeling like you are chiking because it wont go up or down I am so happy with my timer…but now I think other people are eating like pigs -
OMG- I had those same crazy dreams when I was in the hospital and the week after surgery. I would be eating wonderful, decadent stuff and then remember I had the surgery and freak out trying to figure out how in the hell I was going to get that out of me (I HATE throwing up- haven't done it in 12 years)! In one crazy, hydrocodone laced dream the meal burst out of my stomach in a scene reminiscent of Aliens. Pretty sure that dream alone was responsible for me quitting the pain meds.
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3 weeks for me. That was Wed, and we were fine. :wub:
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One week here. Used a pillow under my belly and went on all fours. All good :-)
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Nausea and Pain 3 weeks post surgery
jjmama replied to aks200417's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a lot of nausea and stomach pains around 2 or 3 weeks and was vomiting. My surgeon gave me a prescription for some meds that calmed my stomach acids and I was able to eat and drink just fine. Sometimes it takes awhile for your stomach to adjust. -
5 days post op fluid hurts going down
Nataliesmom replied to CrissCriss's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine did for the first week, it was like pressure with a burning feeling. It got better. -
15 Days Post Op - Weight Loss Stalled
Jfobies posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
15 days post op and feeling pretty good- however, starting to get hungry and haven't lost anything for the past 5 days. I'm on clear liquids and protien shakes only, have lost 21 pounds so far.. Any thoughts? Guess I'm starting to feel a little down/discouraged -
3 Weeks Post-Op... Feeling Sluggish !
Teresa Johnson posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 3 weeks Post-Op, and am excited to eat some soft foods.. but am feeling sluggish, and tired... Do I need more portein? I getting about 50-60 g a day.. but, maybe not as early as I need it. It seems like about 10 am I cannot stay awake. I have not had any Protein yet, I usually get some about this time... Or could my blood sugar be too low? -
Help...I am 5 months post op and am also having problems with the right food choices. I am a vegetarian (no beef, pork, chicken, etc.). I do occasionally eat fish. With that in mind, I need some healthy food choices. I eat alot of salads, but need a change of pace. I find that I am starting to make unhealthy choices, ie. macaroni & cheese, macaroni salad, etc. I absolutely cannot eat eggs, grits, oatmeal or bread (makes me PB). Pasta goes down fine...but I am not losing as fast as I would like. Approx. 1lb per week. Anyone else a vegetarian?? If so, what do you eat? I also am not much of a cook...I'm a grab n go kinda gal :help:
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15 Days Post Op - Weight Loss Stalled
Bamabander replied to Jfobies's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That is awesome... 21 pounds in 15 days sounds like a successful couple weeks! Congrats! -
Thus far, yes. I haven't had any problems. I am careful to follow doctors orders and CHEW and take smaller bites. For me I felt like this would be the guide I need to actually live a healthier life. The band just helps me stay full longer, so I don't end up grazing. I am pretty good about if I'm not hungry I won't eat, so it just helps me from being hungry so much. I do make better choices on what to eat. I count calories with myfitnesspal and work out. Now 6 weeks out, I like my new life style. The band is my motivation, it's like my little plastic inner cheer leader saying we can do this. Maybe it is placebo effect, maybe it's not, but all I know is I am enjoying the banded life. My weight is coming off slow, but it is coming off and I am sticking to a "diet" something I have never done, because my band tells me I have to. I can't eat to much anymore with getting sick, and since I don't like that feeling I do not eat to much. I don't like being hungry all the time so I don't eat or drink useless calories. Maybe I am odd, maybe I am still in the honeymoon faze with the band, but I am really enjoying the new me.
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Advice for going thru "bandster hell"
aufan replied to aufan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I'm trying to eat smaller meals a little sooner between. Thank you for those tips! Like others have said I feel full quicker so I know the band is doing something to help. My weight is fairly stable, no big up or down changes. My goal for now is to remain stable until my first fill April 26. As for calories my paperwork says 1500 calories but it also says no more than one cup meals three times a day. How do you get 1500 calories into 3 cups unless its pure sugar or carb loaded?? So this is a question for my visit next week. As for now I am hanging around 1000-1300 calories per day. I'm making decent food choices focused on Protein and veggies and fruit. As I come up on being 4 weeks post op I'm trying not to be discouraged that there hasn't been weight loss since the first days post op. I am relishing in the weight that has come off and enjoying my pants being longer (as I have dropped some weight my pants have become longer and looser)!! Any more tips/war stories about your time in BH??? -
Advice for going thru "bandster hell"
2muchfun replied to aufan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was in BH for 4 months so 4 weeks is awful but not fatal. I still eat a snack around 10:30 and 3 pm every day. Usually it's an apple, jerkey, fruit, a few bites of tuna salad etc. That gets me to my next meal just fine. Yeah 1500 calories is a little too much if you want to lose but should be fine just to maintain. And at this stage, that's all they really expect you to achieve. Sounds like you've got it all under control so just keep doing what you're doing. -
Just curious FtoP, did you take off 31 pounds in 7 weeks? That's wonderful! My plication is next Thursday...I can't wait to watch the scale go down...I have my protein drinks and Crystal light ready.
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Finally had my surgery with Dr. Kelly!
CaliforniaJenn posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I'm two days post surgery and can't believe that it's done! It seems really surreal that I'm finally on the other side of all of the surgery prep. My surgery went well and recovery is going great. I had my surgery on July 21st with Dr. Kelly in TJ and am now recovering at Hotel Lucerna. My pain is almost gone and I'm starting to learn how to sip broths with my new tiny stomach. It's amazing to me how much better I feel each day. I have to admit that I felt pretty uncomfortable the day of sugery but thankfully, my recovery has been going smoothly. Anyways, just wanted to let everyone know that I'm doing well and looking forward to watching that scale drop over the next few weeks...it's time I really get this losing process started!! Thank you everyone for your support!
